How and When to Consider Human Factors

When should you begin to consider human factors with your medical device design and development efforts? There are some simple and straightforward actions to assess human factors needs sooner than later.

Today’s guest is Mary Beth Privitera, principal - human factors at HS Design. She explains how it is a bit of a conundrum to know how and when to implement human factors because of standards and guidelines that create confusion. But don’t be afraid! Continue to develop products that improve people’s quality of life.

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Quotes by Mary Beth Privitera:

“It is a bit of a conundrum in terms of which way do we go with human factors.”

“At the end of the day, everyone wants to have a product that’s easy to use.”

“A user need is human factors. You’re talking to a human. They have a need.”

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